Johnny Depp has enjoyed an illustrious career spanning decades as one of Hollywood’s most desirable acting stars, as well as one of the movie industry’s most controversial figures. This, though, wasn’t the life he’d initially envisioned for himself, as prior to beginning work as an actor, he’d been trying to pursue a very different entertainment career. Here, then, is the true story of the rise and fall of Johnny Depp, one of the most complicated actors of the past fifty years.